​Ariana Grande Will Perform at Aretha Franklin's Funeral

According to Franklin's spokeswoman Gwendolynn Quinn [via the Associated Press], Franklin enjoyed meeting the Grande when they both performed at the "Women of Soul" concert for the Obamas at the White House in 2014.

Other entertainers that will perform at the Queen of Soul's funeral on Friday (August 31) include Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia, Faith Hill, Shirley Caesar and Chaka Khan.

Bill Clinton, Rev. Jesse Jackson and Smokey Robinson are also expected to speak at the event, which will be livestreamed and aired on television.

Franklin is currently on display for a public viewing at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in her hometown of Detroit. She will be laid to rest on Friday in Detroit, with the proceedings beginning at 10 a.m. local time.